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snacker

(3,619 posts)
Wed Nov 18, 2015, 09:04 PM Nov 2015

Our daughter is traveling to Greece to help the refugees

She and her boyfriend will be spending their time volunteering where they are most needed on the island of Lesvos. We are so very proud of their selflessness and compassion. Positive vibes and good thoughts are appreciated. Thank you.

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Our daughter is traveling to Greece to help the refugees (Original Post) snacker Nov 2015 OP
I am grateful for people like them. redwitch Nov 2015 #1
Thank you! nt snacker Nov 2015 #14
It looks like you've raised one of the good ones...nice job! BarstowCowboy Nov 2015 #2
Thanks! nt snacker Nov 2015 #15
Much respect. That is awesome! /nt think Nov 2015 #3
It is an awesome thing...thanks! nt snacker Nov 2015 #16
You should be very proud! Avalux Nov 2015 #4
Thank you snacker Nov 2015 #17
+1 ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2015 #5
They definitely walk the walk... snacker Nov 2015 #18
Good to see that not everyone is paralyzed to inaction by the fear of terrorists notadmblnd Nov 2015 #6
Thank you snacker Nov 2015 #19
That is very cool! panader0 Nov 2015 #7
Thank you snacker Nov 2015 #20
Good for them. brer cat Nov 2015 #8
Thanks! snacker Nov 2015 #21
You have reason to be proud. Thank them. jwirr Nov 2015 #9
I certainly do! snacker Nov 2015 #22
Sending good vibes Liberal_in_LA Nov 2015 #10
Thank you! nt snacker Nov 2015 #23
Good for them! AnnieBW Nov 2015 #11
Thank you for the advice. snacker Nov 2015 #24
K&R. JDPriestly Nov 2015 #12
Thank you! nt snacker Nov 2015 #25
You've done a great job raising her to be Ilsa Nov 2015 #13
Thank you for your kind words. snacker Nov 2015 #26
She has a good heart, and will have a positive impact BootinUp Nov 2015 #27
I think so too snacker Nov 2015 #28

Avalux

(35,015 posts)
4. You should be very proud!
Wed Nov 18, 2015, 09:09 PM
Nov 2015

I posted earlier that my daughter is fundraising for Syrian refugees at her school, but that's nothing compared to going to help as your daughter and boyfriend will do. I wish them well and hope they are able to provide comfort and assistance to many. Sending them positive vibes!

snacker

(3,619 posts)
17. Thank you
Thu Nov 19, 2015, 08:05 PM
Nov 2015

And please thank your daughter and students for their fundraising efforts. What a wonderful gesture!

notadmblnd

(23,720 posts)
6. Good to see that not everyone is paralyzed to inaction by the fear of terrorists
Wed Nov 18, 2015, 09:10 PM
Nov 2015

You daughter and her bf could teach our republican congress people and our State governors something about courage.

snacker

(3,619 posts)
19. Thank you
Thu Nov 19, 2015, 08:09 PM
Nov 2015

It's sad and discouraging to see so many people fueled by fear rather than empathy and compassion.

brer cat

(24,578 posts)
8. Good for them.
Wed Nov 18, 2015, 10:14 PM
Nov 2015

What a refreshing change from the mindless chatter...they are doing something. You did a great job as a parent.

AnnieBW

(10,429 posts)
11. Good for them!
Wed Nov 18, 2015, 10:43 PM
Nov 2015

Good for them! Tell them to take in some of the sights while they're there, too. Greece is a lovely place, and the people are very friendly. Oh, take LOTS of Euros with them, and keep it safe. Because of the ongoing debt crisis, most places prefer that you use cash rather than credit cards.

snacker

(3,619 posts)
24. Thank you for the advice.
Thu Nov 19, 2015, 08:14 PM
Nov 2015

I will pass that on to them. They are pretty savvy travelers but have never been to Greece.

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